- ODM removed Edwin Sifuna as secretary general, shifting the spotlight to the newly registered People’s Renaissance Movement
- PM’s logo features a hummingbird in flight with red, blue, and white colours, accompanied by the slogan “the change we need.”
- The party envisions a Kenya with equal opportunities, transparent governance, accountable leadership, and policies that serve all citizens
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has removed Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary general, following a National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa.
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Hours after the announcement, political attention shifted to the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM), a newly registered party believed to be linked to the Nairobi senator.
PM first entered the public eye on Tuesday, February 3, when Sifuna appeared for an interview with Yvonne Okwara on Citizen TV.
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During the conversation, he was asked about his potential exit from ODM and any connections to PM, which he denied.
Below is an excerpt from the interview:
Yvonne: Sifuna, have you ever heard of something called the People’s Renaissance Movement?
Sifuna: No. What about it? Is there something you want to tell me?
Yvonne: I was just asking about it.
Details of the People’s Renaissance Movement
TUKO.co.ke has reviewed the party’s profile. Its logo features a hummingbird in flight within a circular design, incorporating red, blue, and white colours.
In recent political posters, Sifuna has appeared to use shades of blue similar to the party’s colours, including a dark blue t-shirt worn during the Linda Wananchi rally in Busia.
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The party’s slogan, is “the change we need.” According to its website, PM envisions a Kenya where all citizens enjoy equal opportunities, governance is transparent and accountable, and national resources serve the common good. The party aims to build a system that works for everyone, not a select few.
When was People’s Renaissance Movement registered?
PM received its provisional registration certificate on January 15 from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
The interim officials and party founders were guided through the technical and legal requirements, including recruitment of members, establishing functional offices, and forming governing organs as prescribed by law.
Interim Secretary General Emmanuel Sarabhai invited Kenyans from all walks of life to join the movement and actively participate in shaping its vision.
He described PM as a national movement of ideas, values, and citizens who believe Kenya can function better for all.
“From today, we are going out there. We want to register members. We want a new Kenya inclusive of all tribes. We want to fight tribalism, unemployment, and a rogue education system, among other issues,” he said.
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Brian Onyango, a lawyer and legal representative of PM, emphasised that the party was launched in full compliance with the Constitution, electoral laws, and the Political Parties Act.
He added that PM respects institutions and operates strictly under democratic principles.
The party’s officials urged Kenya’s youth, particularly the Gen Z population, to get involved.
“The old people keep telling us (youths) that we will be the future leaders. The future has come. So when you see us outside registering members, make sure you join us to change this country,” said Jairas Macharia, a youthful party member.
“Fellow Kenyans, now we have a home for those who have struggled to fit into the two camps of one term and two term. We are offering an alternative, an awakening, a rebirth. We want issue-based politics,” added Samuel Munyekenye, the interim chairman.
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How to register as People’s Renaissance Movement member
According to the secretary general, individuals can register as PM members via the ORPP website under the Integrated Political Party Management System. Existing users can log in with their National ID to create a profile on the party platform.
Another option is via USSD code *509#, then selecting People’s Renaissance Movement and following the subsequent prompts.
Other parties that were issued provisional registration certificates alongside PM include Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA) and Forward Kenya Party (FKP).
What’s next for Edwin Sifuna after his ODM ouster?
In a related development, Sifuna is moving forward with new political engagements following his removal as ODM secretary general.
He announced a rally in Kitengela this Sunday, February 15, marking his first major event since stepping down.
The rally is expected to draw several ODM figures who have distanced themselves from the party’s mainstream leadership, including governors and MPs aligned with the rebel faction.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
